Dental CT Scan – A Tool to Diagnose Dental Problem

Dental CT Scan is an imaging procedure for radio logical diagnosis that goes well beyond conventional radio graphs. Computerized axial tomography (CAT) is capable of reproducing both the bones and soft tissues of the mouth. It generates images in three dimensions, of incalculable value for dental diagnosis.

What is a Dental CT scan test?

Dental CT scan is a painless and extraordinarily rapid test. The patient places his head on the equipment and in a single shot of less than 30 seconds. An x-ray beam that rotates around his face takes hundreds of images of all the anatomical structures of the same: bones, muscles, blood vessels and nerves. These tomographs are sent to a computer system, where they are processed to generate an authentic 3D computerized replica of the patient’s mouth.

With this test, which allows the dentist to make bi and three-dimensional “cuts” to observe in detail any element. The dentist can obtain all kinds of information about the patient’s mouth: quality and density of the bone, through which the nerves and vessels pass blood.

Advantages of Dental CT Scan

In practice, It is a great advance over conventional panoramic radiographs (also known as orthopantomographs). Above all, it increases the precision of the implant study necessary before the intervention to solve the dental absence.

Thanks to the precision offered by the dental CT scan, an implantologist can plan the operation in detail. The implantological technique of immediate loading, in which the patient leaves the clinic with the implant and the crown. In the same appointment, would be practically impossible without one of these teams.

Security in Dental Scan

Although based on hundreds of rapid radiographs, It is a completely safe test for the patient. Exhibition that, however, is sufficient to capture with a huge level of detail all bone structures and soft tissues of the patient’s mouth.

However, the fact that it is based on X-rays advises that pregnant women undergo this imaging technique for diagnosis. They should wait to give birth so as not to cause possible harm to the fetus.

 

Dental Restoration, A way to Restore Your Tooth

Dental restoration (also known as filling), is a procedure that helps restore a tooth. Teeth damaged by decay and/or crown fractures, and restore its normal shape and function through the use of specific techniques and materials.

Process of a Dental Restoration

Dental restorations close the spaces that are prone to the accommodation of bacteria helping to prevent the appearance of future cavities.

To repair the tooth it is necessary to remove the carious material, clean the affected area and then fill and cover the area (dental cavity) using restorative material.

There are several dental restoration materials. Ranging from gold, amalgam, porcelain, resin, and ceramics, among others. The use of one material or another will depend on several factors that we will talk about next.

How do you know if you need restoration?

It is very important to clarify that it is necessary for a specialist dentist (oral rehabilitator) to assess the situation.  A specialist will make a correct diagnosis of the case and publicize the different alternatives.

It is likely that the diagnosis consists of examining the surface of the decayed or abnormal-looking teeth and taking some x-rays of the entire mouth. A specific area is there to confirm the diagnosis and see which are the best alternatives considering the extent and damage that there is in teeth.

Types of the Dental restoration

1. Amalgam restoration

This type of dental restoration is made based on a mixture of metals such as silver and mercury (which do not match the color of the teeth). It is a very popular type of restoration for molar parts, but it is not used in more exposed areas such as front teeth.

2. Resin or composite restoration

Composite dental restoration refers to a resin restoration made from a liquid mixture of plastic and fine glass. It hardens with the application of light and has the same tooth color. It is usually used in the most visible teeth (frontal incisors) and its use in small restorations is recommended due to its color.

3. Ceramic restorations

Within the ceramic restorations we find three types:

a)Feldspar b) Zirconium c) Lithium Disilicate

Ceramic restorations are based on porcelain and like composite ones. They have the color of the teeth so they look quite natural and are recommended especially for exposed teeth.